Maryland

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Has not been convicted of a felony or of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.
• Has not been committed within the previous 10 years to any juvenile detention center for longer than one year.
• Is not an addict or alcoholic nor has ever been convicted of an offense that involves the possession or distribution of a controlled substance.
• Has not, based on the results of investigation, exhibited a propensity for violence or instability.
• Must show good cause as to why you need a firearm.
• Has completed a firearms training course.
• Federal Law - Prohibits the following persons 

Follow these steps to obtain a permit;

1. 1. Complete your firearm training course, 16 hours of training is required for new applications.
   2. Have your finger prints taken at a Maryland fingerprint processing center (instructions on form).
   3. Applications are now only accepted on a PDF form which can be downloaded from our forms section. Only version 12/2012 is accepted.
   4. Once you have filled out the PDF application form print it out.
   5. You will the need to mail it with the following documents to the address below;
      • Completed application form
      • Copies of firearms training certificate
      • Passport size color photo, taken within last 30 days
      • A money order or cashiers check for $75
   6. Mail to this address;Maryland State Police,
      Licensing Division,
      1111 Reisterstown Road,
      Pikesville, MD 21208
      ATTN: Handgun Permit Unit

1. You will be notified within 90 days by mail if your application has been approved or denied.

• A new or initial permit will expire 2 years after it was issued in the month the holder was born.
• Permits that have been renewed are valid for 3 years.
• Renewal applicants will need to complete a 8 hour firearms training course within 2 years after filing their renewal application.
• Renewal reminders are not sent out by the licensing division, it is up to the permit holder to take note of the expiration date on their permit and begin any renewal process.
• Permits can be renewed within 90 days before the expiration date.
• According to the MD Police website if a permit is past it's expiration date then a late fee of $5 per day will be charged. There is a maximum limit of $150 for late fee's. However, this conflicts with the info below, also from the MD Police.
• If the permit has not been renewed by the expiration date then you will need to make an application for a new permit.